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This novel is funny! Written by Isabelle M (9/15/2010 2:21 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Not entirely., penned by Julie P.

Much like Julie, I disliked this novel when I first read it at age 21 and completely changed my opinion when I re-read it at 41.

It is dreary and oppressive in places, but it is also IMO one of Jane Austen's funniest. The humour is not as obvious as in some of her other novels, so it's more appreciated after several reads!

If I dared tell... sometimes I even find Fanny's excessive weakness comical. Is there a chance that Jane Austen was being deliberately ironic there? (Forgive me if I am very saucy).

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The dreariness of Mansfield Park. Rachel G (9/14/2010 8:55 p.m.)

The Dreariness Melinda (9/16/2010 9:54 a.m.)
- Please remember to use your Pemberley name Myretta (9/16/2010 11:16 a.m.)
I agree Lisa Dalrymple (9/15/2010 1:41 p.m.)
It feels somewhat deliberate Nicki (9/15/2010 9:40 a.m.)
Partly agree. Carol (9/14/2010 11:55 p.m.)
- Escape. Rachel G (9/15/2010 2:22 p.m.)
Not entirely. Julie P. (9/14/2010 10:01 p.m.)
- Laughing at MP Tori Marie (9/16/2010 1:27 p.m.)
- This novel is funny! Isabelle M (9/15/2010 2:21 p.m.)
  - Me too! Ramya (9/16/2010 3:15 p.m.)
  - Still don't see it Louise H (9/15/2010 10:25 p.m.)
    - Mary Crawford can be funny Laraine (9/16/2010 4:52 p.m.)
      - She is often funny Erica (9/16/2010 10:14 p.m.)
    - The parts I posted... Julie P. (9/16/2010 12:40 p.m.)
      - I do, I do think them funny, thanks! (:D) nfm Robbin (9/16/2010 3:37 p.m.)
- MP is a very fine novel. Rachel G (9/15/2010 12:23 p.m.)
  - Totally agree..... jeffrey (9/16/2010 12:53 p.m.)
I couldn't have said it better! Patricia AA (9/14/2010 9:51 p.m.)

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